From middle school to high school to college and higher studies, graduation is a big milestone in everyone’s life. If you have recently graduated and are throwing a party for your family, friends, colleagues, and mentors that have supported you throughout your journey, we know exactly how you can make it special!

In this blog, we will share gift card holder ideas and ideas for favors for graduation party so all party attendees can let you know how proud they are of your accomplishments by leaving gift cards for you in a creative style!

6 Gift Card Holder Ideas for Your Graduation Party

No one wants to make rounds at their own graduation party collecting gift cards from people. Like birthday parties have gift tables, your graduation party can have one too with a gift card holder sitting on top.

Here are six ideas for gift card holders that we believe will be the light of the party (besides you, of course!):

1. Wooden Graduation Cap Box

Have a rustic wooden box lying around? Put it to good use! A wooden box would definitely make a pleasant accent to your graduation party, whether you paint it or leave it as it is. To enhance the wooden box’s appearance, you can attach a miniature graduation cap to any side along with a tassel. You label the box “Gift Cards” in beautiful cursive writing so your guests know where to drop in the card they have brought for you. Trust us; this idea will steal the show!

2. Graduation Cups

Personalized graduation cups are the perfect accessory for your graduation party and also super easy to assemble! Instead of having a box where your guests can drop off gift cards, why not place a cup or two at every table? Opt for plastic, acrylic, or cardboard cups with wide mouths that you can personalize with phrases such as “Congrats, Grad!” “Gift Cards” or “Class of 2021”. It will be easier for your guests just to leave the gift cards they have brought for you on their table, and you can just collect them at the end of the party. How convenient.

3. Briefcase Card Holder

Since you are stepping into the real world now, what better way is there to symbolize your journey than a briefcase? A briefcase card holder is an excellent way to show your excitement for the new life ahead of you. If you have old money or any hardcover briefcase lying around, you can easily turn it into a card holder. All you need to do is add some text across the briefcase and decorate it with miniature grad caps or rolled diplomas, and you’ll be good to go! Your guests will surely share a chuckle while they leave your gift cards inside the briefcase.

4. Antique Metal Card Cage

A stunning metal birdcage box with delicate patterns and designs can add elegance to any graduation spread. A lovely vintage piece, the metal cage can pair really well with flower vases and indoor succulents. You can hang a label across the cage that says “Gift Cards” and can have your guests leave their tokens of appreciation for you inside. The Metal Scroll Gift Card Box Holder with an ornate metal vine design is a timeless piece of decoration that you absolutely need for your graduation party!

5. Photo Board

If you want to go the extra mile and unleash your creativity to the max, then this idea is for you! Your guests don’t HAVE to leave gift cards in a box or cup. What if they could just pin them up? Attach a photo board to the wall in an accessible corner at your party and label it. Make sure you have enough pins for every guest to hang their gift card next to their name. To spice things up, you can also pin up photos with guests or photos from important moments in your life that brought you where you are today.

6. Personalized Glass/Acrylic Box

Nothing says “sophisticated” more than a delicate acrylic or glass box with a gold or silver frame and personalized cursive label. A perfect keepsake, a glass, or an acrylic box will be a beautiful addition to your graduation spread.

TippyToad sells a Personalized Gold Frame Glass Terrarium Graduation Gift Card Holder with a dainty latch that you can order for your party. They also offer personalization, allowing you to add any text you like!

If you are not a fan of glass boxes, check out the Acrylic Thank You Card Box that comes with a lid and a lot to drop in gift cards. This minimalist acrylic box allows easy insertion and removal of gift cards and features text in a beautiful script lettering style.

Final Thoughts

Are you ready to host your graduation party yet? We bet you are! Be sure to incorporate our gift card holder ideas while planning your big event, so neither you nor your guests face any inconvenience during the party. Good luck and congratulations on achieving an important milestone!